Session Profile: Andrei Korobeinik
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
2025-05-19
Political Position
The political position centers on strong support for upgrading the Via Baltica to four lanes and backing other major infrastructure projects, such as the Haapsalu railway and the Tallinn Hospital, while criticizing the cancellation of the Reform Party’s previous plans. The speaker stresses that infrastructure investments are critically important for jump-starting the economy and are vital for national defense. The policy framing is primarily results-oriented, accusing the government of breaking promises and contributing to a decline in road safety.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the schedules and financing of infrastructure projects, referencing specific road sections, previous government plans (up to 2030), and the application for European Union derogations. He also uses budget and economic terminology, such as the "subsidy for the wealthy" (exceeding half a billion) and traffic safety metrics. He emphasizes the importance of Via Baltica, particularly from a national defense standpoint.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is sharply critical, accusatory, and urgent, especially concerning the government's priorities and choices. The speaker uses quotes and references to press releases to call into question the integrity of the Prime Minister and the Reform Party, asking directly whether the Mayor of Pärnu was deceived. Logical arguments (budget figures, defense capability) are mixed with emotional accusations, such as the detrimental effect of the government's choices on the Estonian population.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker's pattern of activity involves submitting formal inquiries to the Prime Minister, which demonstrates active oppositional oversight of the government's work. The inquiry was submitted several months ago, suggesting long-term monitoring of the issue.
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Opposition Stance
The main adversaries are the Reform Party, the Prime Minister, and Kristen Michal, who are sharply criticized for canceling infrastructure projects and their choice of budget priorities. The speaker accuses the government of favoring the wealthy and using the "Putin narrative" to justify abandoning the development of crucial projects. The criticism is intense and politically charged, calling into question the morality and strategic soundness of the government’s decisions.
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Collaboration Style
There is little data regarding the style of cooperation, but the speaker positively references the Center Party government’s previous infrastructure projects and plans (for 2030), which demonstrates support for the earlier political direction. He/She also refers to Reform Party MPs who have drawn attention to the decline in traffic safety, attempting to find common ground in the criticism.
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Regional Focus
There is a strong regional focus on Pärnu and the Via Baltica highway, which is considered Estonia’s most crucial trade route. The text highlights the fact that the Mayor of Pärnu joined the Reform Party specifically because of this project, thereby underscoring its regional significance.
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Economic Views
The economic outlook focuses on increasing public investment in infrastructure to kickstart the economy and create jobs during these tough times. The speaker strongly opposes perks for the wealthy, which amount to over half a billion in the annual budget, arguing that this money should be channeled into improving infrastructure and defense capabilities. He believes the government’s choices are detrimental to economic growth.
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Social Issues
Addressing social issues, the discussion touches upon the widening societal rift, criticizing the 500-euro salary increase for Riigikogu members and benefits for the wealthy. The speaker argues that these kinds of budget decisions only exacerbate the divide, rather than investing in society as a whole.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on overseeing government activity and shifting budget priorities, demanding the reinstatement of infrastructure projects (Via Baltica) and the cancellation of benefits for the wealthy. The speaker is applying opposition pressure, utilizing an interpellation (formal inquiry) to demand clear plans from the government.
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